The Motor Files Podcast

EV are nice, really nice, but not so much in the winter. We review it here. Link to the featured article:https://www.foxnews.com/auto/how-much-range-electric-vehicles-lose-cold Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3UZYOGZJUNJ9K&keywords=p...

A Florida man brought home his brand new Rivian RT1 only to be told by his HOA that he can't park it on his front yard overnight partly due to a bylaw established over 20 years ago. When technology outpaces the law. We take a look here. Link to the featured article: https://cleantechnica.com/2022/12/18/florida-hoa-wants-a-man-to-hide-his-rivian-r1t/ Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro....

In another TikTok review, we react to dealership employees who boast about some of the perks they get. Sadly this does not apply to all employees at the dealership. Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3UZYOGZJUNJ9K&keywords=parts+manager...

A Hydro Company had to apologize when two Nissan Leaf owners reported their electric vehicles no longer worked after they used one of their charging stations. Link to the featured article: https://globalnews.ca/news/9319575/electric-vehicles-undriveable-horseshoe-bay-charging-station/ Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon...

Tesla customers no longer have to wait on mobile techs to visit them for repairs or join a long waiting list for parts. Link to the featured video: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/video/gm-dealerships-begin-servicing-tesla-213517552.html Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/...

Truck drivers express the challenges they face daily. We highlight the players in the auto industry and the unsung heroes who make our everyday lives much better while we continue to ignore the plight they face daily and the sacrifices made. Truckers are a vital part of our supply chain! Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.ama...

The most expensive thing most Americans own, after their house, is their car. On average, Americans spend 5% of their income on purchasing a car. Another 5% goes towards ongoing maintenance and insurance costs. Links featured in today's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AquNdnz6vGk https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/the-most-and-least-expensive-cars-to-maintain-by-maddy-martin https://finan...

Meet the Transcend Energy Group who is making a claim to have improved ICE torque by 30 percent with a small design change. Link to the feature article: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/small-design-change-improve-engine-torque Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-...

Teton Motors in Jackson, Wyo, has invested in 12 housing units to rent to its workers at a lower market rate. After years of doing this and seeing positive results, it recommends other companies do the same. Link to the featured article https://www.autonews.com/video/video/how-wyoming-dealer-attracts-and-retains-employees Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Par...

Thank you for reviewing my YouTube Channel Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref =sr_1_4?crid=3UZYOGZJUNJ9K&keywords=parts+manager+guide&qid=1644443157&sprefix=parts+manager+guid%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-4 Please remember to like, share and leave your comments. V...

Automotive technology is moving quickly now. Compression ignition is going away in light vehicles, and in a few years, the closest most of us will get to a diesel engine is aboard a cruise ship. Link to the featured article: https://www.engineering.com/story/after-125-years-diesel-engines-may-be-dead Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - ht...

A CarTok creator known as Koda was reportedly fired from her job at a Utah Subaru dealership, after derogatory comments about another influencer circulated. Article explains how getting cancelled today will result in you losing your job. Link to the featured article: https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/mark-miller-subaru-fires-koda/ Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax...

While we are having issues with the world's most famous EV, one country went all out to ensure their citizens partake in moving the country to adapting emission reduction. Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref =sr_1_4?crid=3UZYOGZJUNJ9K&keywords=parts+man...

The more things change, the more they remain the same. A woman buys a car way before getting expert advice from a mechanic and now is shown why she was duped by a used car trader. Another TikTok reaction. LFC AUTO Website: https://www.lfcautos.com/ Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-M...

Another video goes viral after a woman shares her experience buying a car from a used car dealer. Viewers who were seemingly upset, then visited the website of the dealer and bombarded it with poor reviews. Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref =sr_1_4?cr...

If a deal is too good to be true, it usually is. Criminals target used car buyers with adverts for cheap used cars. So the conmen try to convince car buyers to pay for the car over the phone. We review here. Links to the feature articles: https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/criminal-car-dealers-target-london-buyers-with-fake-cheap-used-cars/273606 https://guardian.co.tt/news/used-car-dealercha...

Aaron was considering buying a new boat. He exchanged emails with a local dealership over four days just to get a price quote. Each email wasted time: the whole exchange could have taken 15 minutes over text, but it took 96 hours over email. He didn’t buy that boat. He knew that trying to buy from a small business shouldn’t be a massive effort. That snail’s-pace quote inspired him to make communic...

In this video we react to 2 articles which see a 2018 Kia Soul EV that broke down, and when the repair costs came back, the owner had a $23,000-worth surprise. We also fact checked a comment made on this post. Links to the feature article(s): https://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-cost-for-a-2018-kia-soul-battery-replacement-was-so-high-the-owner-gave-the-car-back-201846.html# Fact Check Post feat...

"When things aren't very good, whether it's a recession or shortage of vehicles or whatever else, we quickly can't make as much money in new and used cars," Godfrey said. "The service department needs to be there to lean on." This is a statement obviously from someone who has only the basic concept of what a 3S dealership is. Link to the featured video: https://www.autonews.com/fixed-ops-journal/c...

Hoovie’s Garage YouTube channel with 1.4 million subscribers says an electric pickup truck might not be a great option if you need to tow something. Links featured in the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nS0Fdayj8Y&t=570s https://finance.yahoo.com/news/truck-t-normal-truck-things-143000359.html Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - h...

Auto expert creates parts apps for our day to day auto parts solution. Stan Mirzayev is a serial entrepreneur and a 17-year automotive expert and enthusiast. He is the Founder and CEO of Parts Pass, an auto parts app revolutionizing the way people fix their cars. Stan emigrated to the U.S. from the former Soviet Union with his family at the age of 4, and grew passionate about cars while working wi...

We do a reaction to an Automotive News clip into what some dealership workers find essential when it comes to overall satisfaction. Link to the featured video: https://www.autonews.com/video/video/what-makes-automotive-workers-happy Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp...

Today we explore some of the ingenious ways mechanics are now equipping themselves and taking on being mobile entrepreneurs in an ever changing industry. Link to the featured video: https://www.autonews.com/video/first-shift/first-shift-report-auto-techs-wanted Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide...

Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref =sr_1_4?crid=3UZYOGZJUNJ9K&keywords=parts+manager+guide&qid=1644443157&sprefix=parts+manager+guid%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-4 Please remember to like, share and leave your comments. Videos are uploaded weekly. For the full vid...

The rising cost of raw materials is forcing the upward price increase in electric cars. We look at the additional costs involved when making that online purchase. Also how unaffordable it will be for the average consumer outside of that tax bracket to purchase a vehicle that the law did not take them in consideration. Grab a copy of my book: "The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts...